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Other titles in the Magic or Madness Trilogy series:

  1. Magic or Madness (Magic or Madness Trilogy #1)

Magic Lessons (Magic or Madness Trilogy #2)

by Justine Larbalestier

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Synopses & Reviews

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Fifteen-year-old Reason Cansino has learned the painful truth that she — like her mother, grandmother, and new friends Tom and Jay-Tee — must face a choice between using the magic that lives in her blood and dying young, or refusing to use the magic and losing her mind. Now a new threat leaves Reason stranded alone in New York City, struggling to control a power she barely understands. But could the danger she faces also hold the key to saving her life?

Magic Lessons is a stunning follow-up to Larbalestier's debut novel, Magic or Madness, which earned multiple starred reviews and a spot on the Locus 2005 Recommended Reading List, along with being named a Best Book of the Year by School Library Journal and the Young Adult Round Table of the TLA.

Review:

"Readers who start with the first installment will likely be more well grounded and enjoy this novel more." Children's Literature

Review:

"Those who have read Magic or Madness...will be anxious for this one, and will not be disappointed." VOYA

Review:

"Larbalestier creates complex relationships among her characters, and their realistic flaws, combined with the sense of danger throughout, make this a good choice for even reluctant readers." School Library Journal

About the Author

Justine Larbalestier is the author of The Battle of the Sexes in Science Fiction (2002) and the young adult novel Magic or Madness (2005), and an honorary associate in the School of English, Art History, Film and Media at the University of Sydney. She makes extended visits to New York City.

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Shoshana, May 17, 2008 (view all comments by Shoshana)
Part 2 of the Magic or Madness trilogy. This volume is not a stand-alone as it relies on the reader's knowledge of the first book and willingness to wait for the third for the resolution of most plot points. Character development continues, as does the complexity of the situation and the difficulty of knowing what the best choice of action is. It becomes clear in this installment that a major thematic point is teenagers' discovery of adults' failures and inconsistency.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781595141248
Author:
Larbalestier, Justine
Publisher:
Sleuth RazorBill
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Family - Multigenerational
Subject:
Social Issues - General
Subject:
Magic
Subject:
Space and time
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Subject:
New york (n.y.)
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Magic or Madness Trilogy
Series Volume:
02
Publication Date:
February 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Young adult
Language:
English
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
8.20x5.58x.84 in. .64 lbs.
Age Level:
12-17

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